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FTC Analysis shows Consumers Have Lost Millions to Rental Scams
New analysis from the Federal Trade Commission shows that since 2020 consumers reported nearly 65,000 rental scams, many of which originated from fake listings on sites like Facebook and Craigslist
www.ftc.gov
December 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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3/ 🛑Verify that the charity, exactly as named, is registered with MD Secretary of State. Many scam charities will use similar names.
🛑Set a budget and stick to it.
More tips by #oagmaryland at oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/C...
🛑Set a budget and stick to it.
More tips by #oagmaryland at oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/C...
Consumer Alert- Attorney General Brown Offers Tips to Consumers for Shopping Securely and Giving Purposefully This Holiday - News - Office of the Attorney General of Maryland
oag.maryland.gov
November 26, 2025 at 4:25 PM
3/ 🛑Verify that the charity, exactly as named, is registered with MD Secretary of State. Many scam charities will use similar names.
🛑Set a budget and stick to it.
More tips by #oagmaryland at oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/C...
🛑Set a budget and stick to it.
More tips by #oagmaryland at oag.maryland.gov/News/pages/C...
2/ 🛑Be aware of fake e-tailers offering amazing deals--especially on social media. Research the company by searching the name and "complaints" or "scam"
🛑Be aware of fake "original" prices making "sales" look amazing.
🛑Be aware of fake "original" prices making "sales" look amazing.
November 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
2/ 🛑Be aware of fake e-tailers offering amazing deals--especially on social media. Research the company by searching the name and "complaints" or "scam"
🛑Be aware of fake "original" prices making "sales" look amazing.
🛑Be aware of fake "original" prices making "sales" look amazing.